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Mechanics Lien Infographic

Construction Law Monitor

The Construction Lien Blog (published by me!) yesterday posted a neat infographic focused on the mechanics lien. There are lots of infographics out there, but very few focused on legal issues. The infographic was inspired by awesome infographics used in other industries. Here it is:

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3 Legal Concepts That Are Counter-Intuitive…and Dangerous

Construction Law Monitor

Sometimes the best blog posts and legal articles are the simplest. Take, for example, a post from early October by Joshua Glazov on his Construction Law Today blog , where he simply cites a 1941 quote from US Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson : The legal profession, like many another, tends to become over-professionalized.

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What is a ‘Mechanic’s Lien’: Understanding Your Rights and Obligations

Building Radar

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. What is a Mechanic’s Lien? What is a Mechanic’s Lien? If the property owner fails to resolve the lien, the lienholder may seek foreclosure to recover the owed amount.

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Construction Lien Removal Suit in Louisiana

Construction Law Monitor

Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. is the origin of the rules which govern construction liens for private projects in this state. ” La.

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Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog: Practical advice, even if you are outside of Georgia

Construction Marketing Ideas

The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blo g provides practical information for contractors doing business in Georgia. The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog clearly states its focus in its title. Watch Out for Georgia’s Lien Waivers. Payment Bond Claims.

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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

Help Everybody Everyday

2009 is likely to be a year in which many construction liens are filed. These economic times will make mechanic’s liens, bonding and other proactive approaches to collection all the more important. However, you need to be careful in filing your liens, especially in Virginia. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va. Kaled Naser, et.

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Water is the Most Important ESG Factor

Green Building Law Update

And across the country when people cannot pay their water bills, water utilities shut off their water, Even more draconian, in some jurisdictions liens are placed against resident’s homes and then that home is sold at tax sale (for failure to pay a water bill). Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.